Metallic Thread 
 | To prevent metallic thread from
fraying on the reel - tie a knot in the thread at the cutting
point, then cut the thread before the knot, thereby keeping
the thread on the reel from fraying. |
| To prevent the thread slipping/falling
out, knot the metallic thread at the eye of the needle. |
| Choose a needle with a slightly bigger
eye |
| Use a shorter length of thread than
usual. This will reduce tangle/stretch and will be easier to manage. |
| To create subtle highlights to your
design try blending a strand of metallic thread with one of stranded cotton. |
| If you mix your threads, try to
position the metallic thread so it lies on the top and not hidden by the
stranded cotton (try pulling the thread of stranded cotton through first). |
| When ironing your completed design use
a LOW heat and place a clean cloth between your stitching and the iron to
prevent the metallic thread from 'melting' |
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